Sicca Syndrome Quiz
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Which glands are affected in Sicca syndrome?

  • Sweat glands
  • Endocrine glands
  • Salivary glands (correct)
  • Digestive glands

    • What is the main cause of Sicca syndrome?

  • Environmental factors
  • Bacterial infection
  • Genetic factors (correct)
  • Viral infection

    • What are the symptoms of Sicca syndrome?

  • Skin rash and itching
  • Shortness of breath and cough
  • Dry eyes and mouth (correct)
  • Joint pain and swelling

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of Sicca syndrome?

    <p>An autoimmune disorder affecting the body's exocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main exocrine glands affected by Sicca syndrome?

    <p>Salivary glands and tear glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the immune system attacking the exocrine glands in Sicca syndrome?

    <p>Decreased production of tears and saliva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following titers is diagnostic of Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>1:320</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a titer of 1:320 in Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>It indicates a moderate form of the disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>Dry skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following titers is NOT diagnostic of Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>1:100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What titer is considered diagnostic of Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>1:320</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a titer of 1:320 indicate in relation to Sjogren's syndrome?

    <p>Definitive diagnosis of Sjogren's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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